Dominion Energy Falls Into The “Dispatchable” Trap Over Data Center Power
The debate over who should pay to power data centers is taking center stage all across America, from Virginia to Montana.
Solar Energy
The Epstein War Breathes New Life Into EU Green Hydrogen Schemes
A unique new green hydrogen electrolyser system that is purpose-built to run on off-grid solar power will be showcased in Spain, eventually contributing to the country’s plans for exporting sustainable H2 to the rest of Europe.
Thin Film Solar Gets A Muscular Perovskite Makeover
The US thin film solar manufacturer First Solar is adding the power of perovskite to its CdTe formula, aiming to turbo-boost its solar conversion efficiency.
How China Is Avoiding The Straits Of Hormuz Curse
China has insulated itself from market disruptions like the closure of the Straits of Hormuz by building renewable energy resources.
US Perovskite Solar Cell Startup Hits The Ground Running
Solar cell manufacturing assets and intellectual property from a bankrupt German firm will fuel the growth of a silicon-perovskite solar cell startup in the US.
Pakistan Avoids LNG Shocks Due to Iranian Bombing With Solar Panels
The disruption of LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz due to the United States and Israel attempting to bomb Iran into regime change quickly exposes how dependent many countries remain on imported fuels. Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, and several Southeast Asian economies rely on steady cargo deliveries to keep … [continued]
In Battle Against Renewable Energy Investing, Texas AG Is All Hat — No Cattle
The case for renewable energy is stronger than ever before in Texas, despite the efforts of State AG and US Senate hopeful Ken Paxton to go to bat for coal power.
3D Chess Alert As Iran War Builds Case For Clean Energy
The case for clean energy investing in the US continues to grow stronger as Trump’s war on Iran sparks turmoil in global commodities markets.
Buffering Batteries: The Grid Enhancing Technology No One Calls A GET
Buffering batteries placed near transmission constraints are rarely listed among grid enhancing technologies. The usual list includes advanced conductors, dynamic line rating, and power flow control devices. All of those technologies increase the instantaneous capacity of transmission lines. Batteries do not do that. A battery cannot turn a 500 MW … [continued]
A Deluge Of Solar Power Crushes A Hollow Victory For Coal
Solar power is still coming in hot in Texas, despite a lawsuit aimed at throttling back investment in renewable energy, brought against three leading investment firms by Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton.
